My shooter SVT-40 project, purest be warned.
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Hey OP, Add one to the list for the stock, if you need to get some start up cash let us know, we could all probably put in a $20-$50 pre buy so you have something to get started with. Considering the market for Mosins and SKS stocks, you know that you will have a good number of customers if you can get going first. PLus it is not tacky looking plastic!
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Still working on the duplicator.
Some of the linear motion parts are hard to obtain. Domestic suppliers are EXPENSIVE! and want minimum orders on motion parts. I don't need 25-100 motion blocks..LOL.
I'm still waiting on motion parts currently on back order from Europe.
Another parts package arrived today. I can finally assemble the machine spindles.
I tried to make another handmade stock as a duplicator pattern, but screwed up the barrel bed when the router dodged to the side. I was hoping to make the second stock so I don't have to use the original, its my beloved shooter. The way it looks, I'll be using the original stock, posted in this thread as the pattern. I may attempt one more template stock, depending on time, we have our first baby due in 2 weeks
. I really don't want to use the original stock, but I'll sacrifice it for the greater good. 
I'm committed to the project, been spending money trying to make it happen.
The duplicator will be flexible, capable of making other stocks as well.
Some of the linear motion parts are hard to obtain. Domestic suppliers are EXPENSIVE! and want minimum orders on motion parts. I don't need 25-100 motion blocks..LOL.
I'm still waiting on motion parts currently on back order from Europe.
Another parts package arrived today. I can finally assemble the machine spindles.
I tried to make another handmade stock as a duplicator pattern, but screwed up the barrel bed when the router dodged to the side. I was hoping to make the second stock so I don't have to use the original, its my beloved shooter. The way it looks, I'll be using the original stock, posted in this thread as the pattern. I may attempt one more template stock, depending on time, we have our first baby due in 2 weeks
. I really don't want to use the original stock, but I'll sacrifice it for the greater good. I'm committed to the project, been spending money trying to make it happen.
The duplicator will be flexible, capable of making other stocks as well.
Start up cash isn't necessary at the moment.
I want to make accurate duplicate stocks. That is my main focus right now. The first few runs will be interesting.
If I can make accurate stocks and people are genuinely interested, the next issue is setting up a work space. I have a metal shop in my basement which is extremely cramped borderline dangerous. The duplicator will throw a lot of wood. I don't want wood dust anywhere near my metal tooling, I don't have the space for the duplicator down there anyway.
The duplicator, for the time being will be used outside (no garage
, don't ever buy a house without a garage if your a gearhead! ). I'm sure the neighbors are dreading the nice weather, because like clockwork, I'll be grinding and welding and now duplicating. They haven't said a word about the noise I produce, but someone is going to eventually snap 
. One neighbor asked me if i was running a business in my driveway, 2 days later he brought me his snow blower with a snapped auger to weld repair...LOLI've been on the lookout for a small industrial space to set up a shop. Lots of empty building, but the rental/lease prices are criminal. Building owners rather have vacant space than lower the lease.
I have other stock designs as well, but I'm not posting or focusing on those until I have the current project up and running.
4307- Fabulous work there!
I've also been wondering about possibly putting a duplicator together, so I will be curious to hear how you progress. I've also been looking into CNC, but the investment is significant. In any case I'm thinking of doing an SVT 40 next, but have you seen this?
It would certainly be good to address some of the wobble issues.
I've also been wondering about possibly putting a duplicator together, so I will be curious to hear how you progress. I've also been looking into CNC, but the investment is significant. In any case I'm thinking of doing an SVT 40 next, but have you seen this?
It would certainly be good to address some of the wobble issues.
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Thanks.
Yup, I've seen it.
It would be next to impossible to eliminate or reduce the flex by re-engineering a wood stock. The forces are huge you can see the barrel flex.
When I see that video, it reminds me to respect the power of firearms. Not that I need to be reminded.
Yup, I've seen it.
It would be next to impossible to eliminate or reduce the flex by re-engineering a wood stock. The forces are huge you can see the barrel flex.
When I see that video, it reminds me to respect the power of firearms. Not that I need to be reminded.
4307,
A couple days ago I got the idea of trying to get a Dragunov stock for first a Mosin-Nagant and later I thought for an SVT-40. I've been calling custom gun stock makers and searching all over the internet to find what you made. I saw your image on another gun site and tried finding other posts you made to see if you ever did get into mass production. There is a guy on Etsy selling mosin stocks but no one is selling anything for Dragunov. I'm not sure the legality but you could even consider selling these to Yankees down south, they pay 1k or so for SVTs, I'm sure these days you'd love to sell them for USD.
I'll be waiting for a price, I'm excited to send you my gun to get a custom fit. Happily awaiting for more details.
A couple days ago I got the idea of trying to get a Dragunov stock for first a Mosin-Nagant and later I thought for an SVT-40. I've been calling custom gun stock makers and searching all over the internet to find what you made. I saw your image on another gun site and tried finding other posts you made to see if you ever did get into mass production. There is a guy on Etsy selling mosin stocks but no one is selling anything for Dragunov. I'm not sure the legality but you could even consider selling these to Yankees down south, they pay 1k or so for SVTs, I'm sure these days you'd love to sell them for USD.
I'll be waiting for a price, I'm excited to send you my gun to get a custom fit. Happily awaiting for more details.
Hey OP, I know you had a baby coming that might have thrown your timing off/delayed/omg where did sleep go... but have you been able to make any headway on this project? I am certainly still interested and will start putting some money aside for it if you can update us all. I would like to have a rail pre-installed but will do my own glass if I that is a reasonable request?
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It's the force that makes me question how the scope rail can stay in place when it's just fixed on with Loctite.
I fitted a scope rail on my SVT 40, but I had to weld it with a good strong weld to get it to stay put.
This weld was not strong enough, and it's also welded underneath.
It's a very nice scope, it makes a big difference. All I need now is a stock like the OP produced.
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Im not a big fan of drill & tapping mounts to the side of Russian receivers either... often just a couple weak tiny bolts threaded into maybe an 1/8" worth of gun steel, supporting a mount that often hangs out over the side of the gun about 3/4" supporting an giant heavy POSP styled scope lol. They most often work, but still, i always try to weld them if I can.
